From the Guardian · · 40s
Premier League Buildup: Alonso, Mourinho and Vinícius
Premier League managers weigh defence, goalkeeping and Vinícius ahead of matchday.
In brief
Premier League managers weigh defence, goalkeeping and Vinícius ahead of matchday. Xabi Alonso says Chelsea needs defensive focus and goal-scoring to win trophies, while David Moyes believes Jordan Pickford remains England's best goalkeeper despite competition from James Trafford. Originally reported by the Guardian.
Chelsea defence focus
Xabi Alonso says Chelsea needs defensive focus and goal-scoring to win trophies.
“You need a lot of clean sheets to win trophies”
Alonso's captaincy challenge
Alonso leads Chelsea without captain Reece James after knee surgery.
Pickford's England status
David Moyes says Jordan Pickford remains England's best goalkeeper despite competition from James Trafford.
“I don't see Jordan falling away at the moment”
What to remember
Xabi Alonso says Chelsea needs defensive focus and goal-scoring to win trophies, while David Moyes believes Jordan Pickford remains England's best goalkeeper despite competition from James Trafford.
